Strawman jokes and state school funding discussed
The speaker reviewed roads in southern Iowa lacking gravel and the need to ship materials by train, noting such methods are temporary. He also addressed the coming year's funding for Iowa public schools and hospitals. First Lieutenant Tommy Thompson of Augusta, Georgia, and his wife are guests this week in the Swift home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford ‘Strawman
Montary
Owa
Iowa
Tommy’ Tompson
Augusta
Thompson
Swift
Licenses Issued for Cars and Trucks in Jones County Week
The Jones county treasurer's office issued vehicle licenses over the past week listing entries such as Ford W Petersen Wyoming 1947 Ford, John A Schneiders Onslow used Studebaker, Anna Levsen Sons Clarence Ford truck, L M Jenkins Wyoming 1947 Kaiser, Donald Ketelsen Center Junction 1941 Dodge, Arend Balster Jr Scotch Grove 1947 Studebaker, Carl Egger Monticello 1947 Ford, Virgil H Walter Olin 1947 Chevrolet, E J McKinstry and E L Wink Anamosa 1947 Diamond T truck, Everett Biere Anamosa 1947 Plymouth, Leo Waggoner Olin 1947 Plymouth, Smykil-Goettsch Funeral Home Anamosa 1947 Chrysler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Ford W. Petersen
Wyoming
Ford
John A. Schneider
Jones County Court Dockets Three Civil Filings
In Jones county district court over the past week H W G Folkers sues C M St P P Railway for $736 after cattle shipment from Scotch Grove to Chicago failed to meet market due to 1810 pounds shrink loss. Ray Bramsen dba Bramsen Truck Sales sues A D Bowers for $76.97 on goods sold. Gerd Prull sues John Jacobs et al to quiet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
H. W. G. Folkers
C.M. St. P. & P. Railway
Scotch Grove
Chicago
Ray Bramsen
D.b.a
Bramsen
Bramsen Truck Sales
A. D. Bowers
Gerd Prull
John Jacobs
Births Announced at John McDonald Hospital
Recent birth notices list five newborns in the past week. May 1 a girl to Mr and Mrs William Uhrenkamp Coggan. May 1 a boy to Mr and Mrs Harry E Hall Monticello. May 2 a boy to Mr and Mrs Louis Avery Delhi. May 3 a boy to Mr and Mrs Tommy Eden Monticello. May 5 a boy to Mr and Mrs Stanley House Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
William Uhrenkamp
Coggan
Harry E. Hall
Monticello
Louis Avery
Delhi
Tommy Eden
Stanley House
Marriage Licenses Issued In Anamosa And Hopkinton
The district court clerk at Anamosa released licenses in the past week for Leslie Freeze 26 and Virginia Mesch 18 of Hopkinton. Erno Bunting 26 and Virginia Betzer 19, both of Anamosa, also obtained licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Anamosa
Leslie B. Freeze
Virginia N. Mesch
Hopkinton
Erno A. Bunting
Virginia R. Betzer
Col Carmichael Visits Monticello With Sister
Col Carmichael and Mrs William A Carmichael visited Monticello this weekend with his sister Miss Margaret Carmichael en route to Los Angeles where he serves as district director of immigration and naturalization. He is on terminal leave after five years in the position. During the war he spent 16 months on Okinawa as provost marshal and has now returned to visit old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
William A. Carmichael
Margaret. Carmichael
Monticello
Los Angeles
Calif
Col. Carmichael
Immigration and Naturalization
United States
Okinawa
Court records show Iowa case and Forsythe sentences
In Jones District Court one criminal case was filed by County Attorney F C Shimanek, State of Iowa versus Russell G Stump for child desertion. Lloyd Forsythe pleaded guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle and escape from the reformatory and received ten years plus costs, with sentence effective May 6. The vehicle belonged to Leonard Kula of Anamosa. Forsythe was also sentenced to five years for another offense connected to his reformatory term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Shimanek
Iowa
Russell’ G
Heiserman
Ellen
Leonard Kula
Anamosa
Forsythe
Hidgway
Rexpiraerm Jhe Jg
Anchor Boat Company Turns Out Two 16-Footers Daily
Monticello’s Anchor Boat Company, six weeks old, now produces two 16 foot boats daily. The plant at the old Bancroft Bottling works employs five men building Douglas fir river and lake boats finished with mahogany, marine paint, and anti fouling coating. Owners R C Lambert and Glenn Lambert run the operation with Melvin Dickman and Jake Gesse in construction and finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Ilinois
Wisconsin
R. C. Lambert
Bancroft Bottling Works
Delta
Secial -Ptrallerse
Sibys
Anchor ‘Boat Company
County Association Names its Officers
The Jones County Creamery association formed to promote clean butter production. Alvin Byerly of Anamosa Farmers Creamery is president with Louie Helgens of Center Junction as vice president and Burton Brown of Anamosa as secretary. Directors include Byerly Helgens Slater Olin Amber Creamery Langworthy Buel Moriticello Creamery F C Cramer. A meeting is set for Tuesday May 13 at 8 p.m. at the Anamosa creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Creamery Association
Jones County
Iowa
Alvin’ Byerly
Anamosa Farmers Creamery
Creamery Association
Louie Helgens
Center Junction
Burton- ‘Brown
Anamosa
Byerly
Helgens
George—.Slater
Olin
Amber Creamery
George Buel
Langworthy Creamery
F.C. Cramer
Moriticello Creamery
Anamosa Creamery
Guiles Killed In Automobile Train Collision At Atalissa
Spencer Guiles age 70 longtime Atalissa public schools superintendent died when his car stalled on a railroad crossing near Atalissa Muscatine County and was struck by a train traveling about 30 miles per hour. His wife, the car’s other occupant and a school principal, was injured and taken to Iowa City hospital with satisfactory condition. Witness Hal McKillip 17 said the car seemed to enter the tracks just ahead of the train. Guiles was thrown and his head rested on the rails while his wife escaped the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Guiles
Monticello
Atalissa
Muscatine
Guiles
Weekend guests attend 25th anniversary party
Mr and Mrs Henry Von Sprecken and their daughter Nelda visited Davenport and East Moline for a weekend stay and attended a party honoring Mr and Mrs Fred Jansen as they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry von Sprecken
Nelda
Davenport
East Moline
Fred Jansen
Name Committee On Fly Control In Jones County Campaign
Jones County Agent C. B. Jessen outlines measures for a city-wide fly control campaign to rid the county of flies. He stresses housewives' key role and cites Iowa State college entomologists’ experiences in programs elsewhere in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
C. B. Jessen
Iowa State College
Iowa
Fly Control Committee Named to Lead Sanitation Push
The article lists committee heads led by Neal Hayden and others to fight disease carrying flies in towns like Monticello Anamosa Scotch Grove Olin Martelle Wyoming and more. It urges sanitation garbage removal and disposal plus DDT use screens flytraps and neighbor cooperation to reduce fly breeding and disease risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Hayden
Herman Helgens
Alva Stadtmueller
Peter Manternach
Monticello
Ray Hoag
Willis Fairbanks
Louie Zimmerman
Ray
Embree
Earl Pulver
Anamosa
Ed Meier
Jessen
Ed Cox Heads Tri County Implement Dealers Association
Ed Cox was elected president of the Tri County Implement Dealers association at a Poplar Heights club meeting. Leslie Balster was chosen secretary treasurer. Over 50 members from Jones Delaware and Dubuque counties attended. Dr Eddie Anderson of the State University of Iowa spoke on small men becoming good in business and athletics. Iowa Notre Dame game highlights were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Cox
Tri-County
Implement Dealers’ Association
Poplar Heights Club
Leslie Balster
Jones
Delaware
Dubuque
Eddie Anderson
State University of Iowa
Anderson
Win. T. Schoon Funeral Tuesday
William T. Schoon a Monticello area resident died May 3 after a heart attack at John McDonald hospital. Funeral services were held May 6 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church with Rev. Henry L. Adix officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. Survivors include wife Ida Mae, son Roy, sister Mrs. Rosina Lund, and niece Mrs. Mabel Behrends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Schoon
John McDonald Hospital
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Henry L. Adix
Oakwood Cemetery
Henry Bohlken
Tobias Hinrichs
Harvey Helgens
Avert Kiburz
Paul Martinsen
William Wolken
Mr. Schoon
Amber
Jones County
Thomas
Margaret ‘Baséburg Schoon
Ida Mae Rieger
Roy
West First Street
Monticello
Schoon
May Queen Crowned at Sacred Heart School
Crowning of the May Queen occurred at Sacred Heart church on Sunday evening at 7 30. Regina Keating, Sacred Heart’s only senior girl, crowned Queen of Heaven as Queen of May with attendants the junior girls in pastel formals. Little Jeannie Dynn carried the crown, with Ellen Kramer and Joan Lewis as attendants. A procession of senior boys and other pupils followed the ceremony as the Litany of Loretto was sung. Benediction and the hymn Holy God We Praise Thy Name concluded the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Regina Keating
Sacred Heart
Loretto
Fire Damages Monticello Greenhouse and Injures Firefighters
A fire at the Monticello greenhouse caused major plant losses and damaged the building framework, stemming from defective wiring above a chicken brooder. Three fire companies fought the blaze, with three people hurt including Otto Kucera Lou Hutton and Pete Hall. Replacement of 5000 square feet of glass is hoped by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Clarence Stoneking
B. C. Hall
Hall
Otto Kucera
Lou Hutton
Pete” ‘Hall
Telephone service resumes after 30 day strike
Local telephone service is back to work after a 30 day strike. Fifteen girls and two plant men returned to duty Monday morning, restoring service across Monescello and surrounding rural areas. The nationwide halt appears over as discussions continue on long distance lines. The Express notes relief at restored lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Salvation Army Tag Day Planned by Monticello Unit
C L Goettsch announced the Monticello Salvation Army Service Unit will hold a Tag Day next Saturday May 10 to aid the annual campaign. Monticello Camp Fire Girls will assist with tagging and Envoy Abner Bolander handles details. Contributions should be sent to Miss Nella M Hoffman treasurer at the Monticello State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Goettsch
Monticello Salvation Army Service Unit
Monticello Camp
Abner Bolander
Service Unit Committee
Salvation Army
Goettsch
Nella M. Hoffman
Monticello State Bank
Vandals Rough on City Park Grounds
Monticello park board reports several boys damaged plantings and property at the city park. Some denied involvement after being called before the mayor. Park custodian has police powers and will pick up guilty youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Monticello
Achievement Day Observed by Jones County Women
The first annual Jones County rural women’s guest night was held Tuesday May 6 in the Anamosa high school auditorium. Mrs. Forrest D. Deischer opened the program and introduced Mrs. R. C. McColm who spoke on the county library program. A Madison township library skit featured four women as bookends. Members who read six books were recognized with pink carnations. The chamber brass played two numbers, followed by Emelda Kunan’s talk on Today Homes Building Tomorrow’s World. The final act featured Mrs. Thomas Crawford of Postville singing four numbers and sharing her experiences as a French war bride from Algiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa High School
Forrest OD. Deischer
Jones County Women’s Committee
R. C. McColm
Madison Township
Cecil James
Emelda Kunan
Thomas Crawford
Postville
Crawford
United States
Algiers
Henry Mayberry Dies Friday on Heart Attack
Henry J. Mayberry 70, a Jones County supervisor for 12 years until his 193? retirement, died Friday May 2 after a heart attack. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Congregational church with Rev. Barney C. Crockett. Burial at Springville cemetery. Born Feb 15 1877 near Maquoketa he farmed near Anamosa before moving to town. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs Paul Wible of Yuba City Calif, son Everett of Anamosa, two brothers Elmer Burwell Neb and John Wyoming, two sisters Mrs Henry Uhr Anamosa and Mrs Lula Daley Stone City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Barney C. Crockett
Springville
Mayberry
Maquoketa
Anamosa
Board of Supervisors
Paul Wible
Yuba City
Calif
Everett
Elmer
Burwell
Neb
John
Wyoming
Henry Uhr
Lula Daley
Stone City
Monticello Students Enter National Music Contest
Monticello high school sends three soloists and a saxophone quartet to the national music contest in St. Joseph Missouri next Saturday May 10. The group departs Friday and performs Saturday with Miss Miriam Hansen as accompanist and one driver Ray Stumbaugh instrumental instructor will drive the other car. Band Mothers will cover transportation costs. Contest entrants include Susan Stuhler oboe solo Dorothea Diers tuba solo Barbara Walker piccolo solo and Fern Decker Marvin Jacobs Bob Veitch and Susan Stuhler saxophone quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
St. Joseph
Monticello
Miriam Hansen
Ray Stumbaugh
Susan Stuhler
Dorothea Diers
Barbara Walker
Fern Decker
Marvin Jacobs
Bob Veitch
Plan District V.F.W. Meeting Set in Clinton and Burlington
Monticello Auxiliary No. 1683 elected delegates and alternates for the District V.F.W. meeting in Clinton on May 18 and the Department convention in Burlington in late June. Recipients include Carrie Moncrief Olive A. Lyon Mabel Rhatigan Hope Marcif Sylvia Kreeb Clare Hayes Minnie E. Rickels and Dora Che. The group plans a party for the Post 18th anniversary and memorial services for deceased Auxiliary members. A bus will carry delegates and a strong turnout is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Department
Burlington
Monticello
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Carrie Moncrief
Olive A. Lyon
Mabel Rhatigan
Hope Marcif
Sylvia Kreeb
Clare Hayes
Minnie E. Rickels
Dora Che
Hayes
Bertha Sorenson
Mary Catherine Craig
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Justice Court Reports Week of Results
Vernon Davis of Hopkinton was sentenced to 30 days in Jones county jail on a bad check charge. He is wanted in Delaware county on a similar count. Highway patrols filed 40 informations for defective equipment and issued 176 warnings during a statewide campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Max McCrabb
Justice of the Peace
Vernon Davis
Hopkinton
Jones County
Delaware County
Justice McCrabb
Public School Faculty Changes for 1947 48 Monticello
Superintendent Boyd Shannon announces most Monticello public school positions are filled for 1947 48 with 26 teachers next year. resignations include Frank Walker and Bess Greenley while John T Rider will become high school principal. ongoing teacher shortages prompt college visits to recruit new staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Shannon
Monticello
Walker
Frank Walker
Strawberry Point
Ray
Mr. Rider
Sheldon
Iowa State Teachers College
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Galva
Esther Nicoll
Ruth Potter
Raymond Adams
Delmar Cram
Virginia White
la Verna Bevans
Kathleen Earhart
Greene
Ruth Hunt
Jean Groteboer
Naomi Humke
Monticello High School Names 1947 Commencement Speaker
The Monticello 1947 commencement speaker will be Dr. Marcus Bach of the University of Iowa. Rev. Herbert Adix of Avoca will preach the baccalaureate sermon at St. Matthew's Lutheran. The class of 51 includes 21 boys and 30 girls. last day May 19 with finals. They travel to Davenport May 21 for a boat ride and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Bach
Lee
SUI School of Religion
Monticello High School
Bach
University of Iowa
University of Iowa School of Religion
Boyd Shannon
Davenport
Mississippi
Monticello
New Books at Monticello Public Library
The Monticello public library adds two new non fiction titles on child care recommended by public health nurse Mrs. Ruth Hurley and librarian Mrs. Florence Roberts. The works include Child Care and Training by Faegre and Anderson and Parents and the Pre School Child by William E. Bletz. Two new fiction selections The Chequer Board by Nevil Shute and Sleeping Beauty by Faith Baldwin. Library hours are daily 1 30 to 5 30 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm except Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Public Library
Ruth Hurley
R.N
Florence Roberts
Faegre & Anderson
William E. Bletz
Chequer Board
Nevil Shute
Faith Baldwin
Government Bonds Sell Well In Iowa In March
March sales of U S Savings bonds in Iowa reached a record peak since 1941 with Series E F and G investments totaling 32628512 50 dollars according to Roger F Warin state director of the Savings Bond division. Jones county reports 409382 total bonds with 170482 E 238900 F and G and redemptions of 58731 for A through E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Iowa
Roger F. Warin
Treasury Department
Jones County
Women Voters League to Attend State Convention
Members of the Monticello League of Women Voters plan to attend the 27th state convention May 13 and 14 at Hotel Montrose Cedar Rapids. Registration starts Tuesday at 9 30. Allan Kline Farm Bureau Federation of Iowa will be principal speaker that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello League of Women Voters
Hotel Montrose
Cedar Rapids
Allan Kline
Farm Bureau Federation of Iowa
Monticello League
James Hollar
Tom Hamilton
Leslie Linn
Ray Fuller
Olin Howie
William Tuetken
Irving Hintz
Don Sutherland
C. R. Smith
Wyoming
Alumni Banquet Set for May 23 at Community Building
Mrs. F. D. Deischer announces the annual Alumni banquet for Friday May 23 with dinner at 6 30 in the Community building. After the post prandial program dancing will follow. Alumni seniors parents and others are urged to attend with further details to be published in the Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Deischer
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Jones District Court
County Association
Spencer
Uinois
Committee On
Ed Cox
Win. T. Schoon
Sacred Heart School
Monti
Henry Mayberry
Henry J. Mayberry
Jones County Board of Supervisors
V.F.W. Meeting
John T. Rider
Willow Lake
S. D
Lake’ Preston
Colesburg
Keokuk
Gertrude Smith
Donald Marston
Susanne Bush
Helen Guyan
Dorothy Nagel
Caryl Ross
Monti High
Women Voters League
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